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Liberty University Old Dominion Greensboro College VWC Ferrum College CNU Mason University of Lynchburg JMU William & Mary GCU VCU| Averett University | Regent University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AU | Regent University | ||
| Location | Danville, VA | Virginia Beach, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,363 | 10,337 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #661 | #878 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | averett.edu | regent.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Regent University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,640 | $18,080 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,640 | $18,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,360 | $7,174 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,781 | $17,341 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,246 | $11,842 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
AU | Regent University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,324 | 6,989 | ||
| Admitted | 1,767 | 2,260 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 32.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 23.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1170 | 1030/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
AU | Regent University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Regent University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,812 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $256 |
Diversity |
AU | Regent University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 33% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
AU | Regent University | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 67% | ||
Campus |
AU | Regent University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Regent University is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (10,337 students vs. 1,363 students)
AU vs. Regent University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Regent University?
- Averett University is 108.2% more expensive to attend than Regent University for in-state tuition ($37,640.00 vs. $18,080.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.2% higher at AU than Regent University ($37,640.00 vs. $18,080.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Regent University than AU ($17,341 vs. $23,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Regent University are 58.3% lower than costs at Averett University ($7,174 vs. $11,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Averett University than Regent University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Averett University students is 121.6% larger than aid received Regent University ($26,246 vs. $11,842)
AU vs. Regent University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Regent University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Regent University or AU .
- The average SAT score at Regent University (1051) is 138 points higher than at AU (913)
- Incoming Regent University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at AU (20)
- Accepted freshman Regent University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at AU (3.07)
- AU has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than Regent University (32.3%)
AU vs. Regent University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU or Regent University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Regent University and AU.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Regent University (41% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Averett University earn on average $2,700 more per year than Regent University graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $45,700)
- Regent University students graduate with a $188 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($24,812 vs. $25,000)
- Regent University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($256 vs. $258)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Regent University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/